A 36‑year‑old Sedalia man drowned while swimming at Shawnee Bend on Truman Lake; troopers recovered his body and the Benton County coroner pronounced him dead.

KC Fringe pares down to 37 shows but keeps access cheap: a $5 Fringe Button and mostly $15 tickets get you into the 22nd festival running July 16–26.

A Cozy Mark IV made an emergency landing at Miami County Airport on July 18 after an oil‑pressure warning; troopers say both occupants were uninjured.

A DJ‑curated 'fast fine' Italian concept, V Modern, will anchor Drake Development’s $35M Cocina 47 on the Country Club Plaza, promising handcrafted pastas and late‑night DJ nights.

Detectives are investigating a stabbing near Seneca that left a man hurt; authorities say the incident appears isolated.

A statewide amendment on Aug. 4 would require Jackson County to elect its assessor and meet state training rules, even though local voters approved the change last year.

A heat‑linked track problem knocked KC Streetcar service offline Saturday between the Riverfront and Union Station, with RideKC buses covering the route while crews work.

Hole In Da Wall opened a Rocket Stop counter in Claycomo this week, bringing its fried catfish, loaded fries and burgers to the Northland as owners plot more locations. The menu features value-minded meals and $10 lunch specials.

A family-run Edwardsville diner will shut July 29 after owners say their landlord presented an updated lease with a steep rent hike. The announcement ends a four-year run for the popular lunch spot.

A Miami fund’s plan would replace the National Register‑listed Western Newspaper Union Building at 934 Central with a 20‑story data center, drawing preservationist opposition ahead of an Aug. 5 review.

Lee's Summit staple Grains & Taps will close its taproom Aug. 1; the attached home‑brew supply shop will remain open while owners seek a buyer or partner.

A Kansas City, Kansas woman faces first-degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery charges after a late-night stabbing at Harmony Heights Apartments. A judge set bond at $750,000.

Family and friends released red-and-white balloons in Sugar Creek to remember Joel Williams, 20, who was found shot on July 10. Loved ones praised his kindness and urged anyone with information to come forward.